SUSI may need to know your academic history to determine if you are eligible for a grant.
Higher Education | Level | Progression | |
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Higher Education | UG level 6 | Higher Certificate | - Maximum 2 years funding at Undergrad level 6 - Maximum 3 years funding at Undergrad level 7 - Maximum 4 years funding in total at Undergrad level 6 & 7 - Maximum 4 years funding at Undergrad level 8 (except where normal duration of course exceeds 4 years) |
Higher Education | UG level 7 | Ordinary Bachelor Degree | |
Higher Education | UG level 8 | Honours Bachelor Degree |
You must be increasing your NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) level to be considered eligible for a grant.
You must be attending an approved course –
However, you may be considered eligible for funding as a “second chance” student where you –
If you are a student who is repeating a year on the same course, or entering the same year (e.g. year 1) , as previously attended, on a new course, then you are not eligible for a grant,
however,
if you previously undertook a higher education course but left prior to finishing, you may be eligible for a portion of a student grant once you have completed an equivalent period of study.